Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

Who among the following did NOT participate in Wimbledon 1997?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Monica Seles

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Monica Seles”.
Monica Seles was attacked by a fan during a tennis match in 1993 and took a significant break from the sport. She returned to tennis in 1995 but didn't fully regain her previous dominance. While she did participate in other Grand Slam tournaments, she was absent from Wimbledon in 1997.

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